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What is a logical fallacy?

An error in reasoning or logic Fallacy An error in reasoning or logic

Non sequitur: “it does not follow”

There is a disconnect between the premise and the conclusion. Non sequitur: There is a disconnect between the premise and the conclusion.

Ad hominem Means “to the man.” Attacks the opponent as a person rather than the argument itself.

AD HOMINEM

Appeal to emotions Rather than arguing a point, the arguer appeals to emotions of pity, grief, fear, sympathy, relief to persuade a listener.

Drawing a conclusion based on a very small sample size. HASTY GENERALIZATION Drawing a conclusion based on a very small sample size.

Hasty generalization

APPEAL TO AUTHORITY Arguing that something that is true just because an authority says it when that authority is not an expert on the subject.

Appeal to authority

See how many you can find! (5:50 - Hillary – 6:00 appeal to emotions: granddaughter Trump – 8:08 hasty generalization? Non sequitur